Riches in Disguise

Charlotte jumped to her feet suddenly. She grabbed a doll from the tabletop and hurled it at me.

Instinctively, I caught the doll. In a helpless voice, I asked, "What did I do to you this time?"

"What did you do? If it weren't for you, would I have left like that last night? If it weren't for you, would I have been in a bad mood, or have splashed that drink on him? All of this is because of you!"noveldrama

After saying that, Charlotte buried her face on the table and wailed.

In that instant, all the women in the dorm room shot fierce glares at me.

I felt extremely helpless. This ended up being my fault?

Besides, if we wanted to pursue the real culprit, that would be Lina, not me.

However, as I was about to voice out, I noticed that Lina was also among the group of women. But, she looked a little haggard. It seemed like she wasn't doing that well mentally.

So, I chose to keep quiet.

Matthew stepped in front of me and tried to mediate the situation. He sighed. "There's no use saying all these now. We should all just think of ways to help Charlotte out."

Liam mustered up his courage and suggested, "If nothing works, just call the cops."

Nonetheless, many people rolled their eyes at him right after he said that. "Just shut up if you don't know what you're talking about. Would we be sitting around here, feeling troubled, if we could have called the cops?"

"What use is there when it was gang members who trashed the hotel? They will be the ones who will get arrested while Arnoult Group will just bite back with an even greater vengeance!"

Liam lowered his head immediately, looking dejected.

Isabelle prompted, "Look, let's snap out of it. There's no use spacing out. We should see if there's anyone we know who can help with connecting us with anyone."

"That's right, that's right! I'll take a look at my call records. Look through yours too, Lina. Aren't you acquainted with quite a number of people from wealthy families?"

Lina furrowed her brows slightly. "I do know a few, but Arnoult Group is too influential in Welsington City. No one dares to get on their bad side. But, let me try."

Soon enough, everyone started making calls of their own.

"Hello? Mr. Wright, do you know anyone in Arnoult Group? A friend of mine got on the bad side of one of their scions, so I was thinking of asking you for help.

"Ah, you can't help? Alright, that's okay. Bye for now, then."

"May, you know Mr. Barber, don't you? Could you call him to see if he knows the boss of Arnoult Group? Oh, you and him have broken up? It's alright, then."

...

I was the only one who remained still by the side.

If I were to lend a hand, the problem could definitely be resolved.

But, I was afraid that if I were to make that call, everyone in the room would give me flak, saying that I was being pretentious.

I didn't want others to misunderstand my good intentions nor did I want to get a dressing down for no good reason.

Right at this moment, Lina suddenly asked, "Charlotte, do you want to try asking Lucas Bennett?"

"Lucas? That's right. How could I forget him?"

Out of curiosity, Matthew inquired, "Who's Lucas Bennett?"

Agitatedly, Isabelle answered, "He's a senior of ours who used to pursue Charlotte. His father is the CEO of Remsea Corporation. He's a really rich guy." Remsea Corporation?

I knew about this corporation. When they approached my father for a partnership back then, they had even given me a gold tier membership to a tennis club so that the partnership could work out.

At that, I quickly pointed out, "Remsea Corporation isn't as big as Arnoult Group is. Lucas' father is only the corporation's CEO. I'm certain he won't be able to put in a word."

To my surprise, my good intentioned warning attracted a wave of reproach.

"Don't try to tell us what to do if you don't know anything. If Lucas can't help, would you be able to? If you can, make some calls! Don't just be all talk and no action."

"Exactly. All you do is talk. You're just a useless piece of trash. You just skip out on the bill when we go to the bar. Being with a pauper like you really lowers our class."

Oh?

I skipped out on the bill?

It was only at this moment that I remembered that we might have agreed to share the cost before we went to the bar last night. I had forgotten about this after I left.

It seemed like Matthew and the others had paid, but they hadn't included me in splitting the bill.

Right at this moment, Isabelle had an upset look on her face as she flew into a rage at Matthew.

"Matthew, stop bringing him along with you when I call you out next time. If you're going to bring him with you again, you won't be welcome either!"